CPLD image: version 0xd or newer for 1socket CRB, 0x8 or newer for 2 socket CRB

NOTE: It is very important to ensure that systems are running with above recommended firmware levels for Ubuntu installation to work. Please contact your Cavium representative if you are unable to confirm or need help upgrading to the recommended firmware versions.

Ubuntu 16.04 Installation Instructions

Since ThunderX CRBs are UEFI based, they can be installed using the same instructions as a typical UEFI server. Please refer to ARM/Server/Install/UEFI-ARM for further details.